I am very uncomfortable in my own skin, like a few others who posted here.

I'm not sure what the cause is though. I've certainly battled this for all of my life, and I hate it! Part of it may be genetic, but part is definitely environmental. For whatever reason, I never developed a "safe bond" with my parents. I have been in therapy since I was in 6th grade (and I'm 41 years old now), off and on various slews of medications, but I have always struggled with this very basic need in life.

Before I forget, the most helpful therapy style that I've been in was DBT ~ Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. There is a very informative website too. http://www.dbtselfhelp.com

Best wishes to us all...